RAM 1500 2021 - Page 407

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 405
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
BASE QUAD: LOW BEAM HEADLAMP, HIGH
BEAM HEADLAMP, FRONT PARK AND TURN —
IF EQUIPPED
Low Beam
See below steps to replace:
1. O
pen the hood.
2. D
isconnect and isolate the negative battery
cab
le.
3. Locate the low beam access cover, which can
be
found on the back side of the headlamps.
Low Beam Headlight Cover
NOTE:
It may be necessary to remove/reposition Air
Clea
ner Assembly to access passenger side
headlamp/side marker light bulbs.
4. Disengage the bulb access cover by rotating
coun
terclockwise.
5. Disconnect the internal lamp wiring harness
conn
ector from the low beam bulb.
6. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise a quarter
tur
n to unlock the bulb from the lamp.
7. Pull the bulb straight out from the housing.
8. R
everse the procedure for installation of new
bul
b and covers.
High Beam
High Beam Headlight Cover
See below steps to replace:
1. O
pen the hood.
2. D
isconnect and isolate the negative battery
cab
le.
3. Locate the high beam access cover, which can
be
found on the back side of the headlamps.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to remove/reposition Air
Clea
ner Assembly to access passenger side
headlamp/side marker light bulbs.
4. Reach behind the headlamp and disengage
the
access cover by rotating counterclockwise.
CAUTION!
 Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching
it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact
other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will
result.
 Always use the correct bulb size and type for
replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type
may overheat and cause damage to the lamp,
the bulb socket, or the lamp wiring.
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